Easy Fried Apple Pies Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 apples - peeled, cored and chopped
• 0.33 cup white sugar
• 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 cup vegetable shortening
• 0.5 cup water, or as needed
• 1 cup vegetable oil for frying
• 2 teaspoons confectioners' sugar

Instructions

1. Combine apples, sugar, and cinnamon in a saucepan. Simmer over low heat, stirring often, until the apples soften, about 10 minutes. Mash with a fork to your desired chunky applesauce consistency. Set aside to cool.
2. In a bowl, whisk together flour and salt. Cut in shortening using a pastry cutter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Gradually stir in water until the dough is just moistened. Knead briefly until it comes together. On a floured surface, pat the dough into a round shape and roll it out to 1/8-inch thickness. Use a 4-inch round cookie cutter to create 8 dough circles.
3. Spoon a generous tablespoon of apple filling onto the center of each dough round. Moisten the edges of the crust with cold water. Fold the dough over the filling to form a half-moon shape. Seal the edges tightly by crimping with a fork. Repeat with remaining dough and filling.
4. Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Gently place 2 to 3 pies into the hot oil, being careful not to overcrowd the pan. Fry until golden brown, about 2 to 3 minutes per side. Remove and drain on paper towels. Dust with confectioners' sugar before serving. Let cool for at least 10 minutes before enjoying.

Nutrition

• Calories: 304 kcal
• Fat Content: 16 g
• Fiber Content: 2 g
• Sugar Content: 13 g
• Sodium Content: 292 mg
• Protein Content: 3 g
• Carbohydrate Content: 38 g
• Saturated Fat Content: 4 g
• Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g